[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-undead-mage-from-a-cell":3,"chapter-undead-mage-from-a-cell-undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-645":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Undead Mage from a Cell",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1890399,2513,"Chapter 645 - 643: Lure Out All the Yaksha in the City for Battle","undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-645",645,"\u003Cp>This time, Gu Xi did not forget the Undead transformed from the worm after its death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very soon, a smaller worm crawled out from the City Gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Undead-transformed worm before Gu Xi was visibly much slower in its movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Gu Xi could see that his worm’s skin had already rotted beyond recognition, even exposing the flesh and internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing unchanged was that mouth, which once opened, was like an earth-burrowing machine that could rapidly dig a huge tunnel underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When this worm appeared, Gu Xi finally had a force for underground combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Corpse-Transforming Worm (Level 11, Summoned Creature): Experience (0\u002F3500), Attack 11, Defense 20, Life 120, Skills: Drilling, Breaking the Ban, Crushing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You follow Mido too, but what’s most important for you now is to fill this area for me first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After glancing at the attributes of the Corpse-Transforming Worm, Gu Xi directed at Mido.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Mido had transformed from a tool for transport to one suited for underground combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Mido, there was no dissatisfaction; in his view, a tool for any purpose remains a tool, and being able to fight underground was uniquely distinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Mido quickly mobilized personnel to first eliminate the remaining two Corpse-eating Worms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then asked Gu Xi for two new Corpse-Transforming Worms, digging downward on one hand and swiftly filling the ground with soil on the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In no time, the large hole created due to the earlier worm battle was filled up; at least the City Gate part no longer collapsed, restoring to its original state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, within the camp, a pit about fifteen meters in diameter was excavated, and standing at the edge, one could observe the situation below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the excavation of this pit, Mido immediately led the troops provided by Gu Xi and jumped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving behind only some Evil Bone Locusts on the ground, and a Corpse-Transforming Worm, to ensure they had a way up should things turn awry below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this vertical tunnel, Gu Xi was somewhat speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But considering Mido’s previous way of movement, Gu Xi could understand, as he previously controlled the Flying Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such vertical movement was actually his normal way of moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underground enemy was dealt with, and his forces had withdrawn to their designated positions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were some differences from the previously conceived plan, everything was generally within Gu Xi’s control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, the several objectives Gu Xi planned had been achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had a foothold before the Earth Demon Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Gu Xi needed to do now was replenish some supplies, then lure the Yakshas over to eliminate them one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Gu Xi’s plan: to turn a siege battle into a defense battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi clearly understood the difference between attacking a city and defending one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps in others’ eyes, attacking a city seems proactive, while defending one appears passively attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in Gu Xi’s eyes, it was precisely the opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In siege warfare, time was inherently passive, as the right timing was not on their side, and unlike defending a city, the geographic advantage was lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lastly, in terms of manpower, the morale of defense troops would obviously be higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Undead did not require morale, the impact was still present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, if Gu Xi could turn the siege into defense, the situation would be under Gu Xi’s control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Gu Xi had the city he needed to defend prepared, just waiting for the Yakshas to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Xi’s thought process didn’t go unnoticed by the Yakshas, who were not braindead Undead; they certainly understood the nuances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These Yakshas would flee when surrounded by an army and choose to ambush when few in number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this, it was clear a cunning Yaksha was sure to be among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Xi set up camp there, built city walls, and stationed personnel, showing clearly his intentions to the Yakshas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Gray Yaksha and Corpse-eating Worm attack failed, they immediately withdrew, abandoning any plans to assault Gu Xi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their view, Gu Xi’s arrangements clearly indicated his intent to besiege them himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yakshas were not foolish and would not engage in such a strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yakshas ignored Gu Xi’s actions altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t even disrupt their routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Gu Xi’s camp was stationed outside the City Wall, at a distance from both the front and back gates of the Earth Demon Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this calculation, Gu Xi wasn’t fighting a gate-blocking battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it possible Gu Xi’s limited forces could provoke from the front and back gates?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At most, Gu Xi could send some Flying Teams to provoke in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At worst, they could send Gray Yakshas for a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not frightening to the Yakshas at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Yakshas even wondered if Gu Xi had lost his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a good opportunity, and yet this was the result?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really thought that by appearing outside the Earth Demon Cave City Wall, the Yakshas would come to attack him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Biting off more than he can chew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yakshas wore expressions of disdain on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they did not notice that Gu Xi was having his troops clean the battlefield, rest and recovery, readying weapons and equipment, and replenishing life force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Summoning new forces, calling forth the Undead newly converted in Yalidu City, fully prepared for the impending final battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Brave Fight was busy with the Skeleton Mages setting up the altar, adjusting the steps and details of the Magic Ceremony, preparing for new Ritual Magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This appearance, as if certain the Yakshas would come with trouble on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yakshas on the City Wall watched Gu Xi’s actions, a disdainful look flashing in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go, it’s just a boring lunatic, nothing to see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think his subordinates seem to be digging down, could he dig through the Underground Palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if he digs through, can he afford to provoke the one inside the Underground Palace?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true, no, why do I feel like stabbing myself?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me too, something feels off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just the Yakshas on the nearby City Wall, but everything within a fifteen-mile radius was affected, feeling an urge toward self-destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They even acted upon it, whether it was cutting themselves or running into nearby pillars or something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they acted, that feeling ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone could sense that the suicidal feeling earlier was drawn from Gu Xi’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Yakshas had brains, they were still enraged by such provocation, charging toward Gu Xi’s camp with blood-red eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Yakshas even jumped off the City Wall, rushing toward Gu Xi’s camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this situation, Gu Xi smiled as he withdrew his right hand, watching as the Fox Eye Ring on his index finger slowly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, it was Gu Xi’s Mind Kill at work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now with the enemy approaching, Gu Xi was naturally ready for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Death Ripple, Brave Fight, Upper Slowdown Skill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1162,"2026-06-10T07:09:33.056Z",1,"novelbin.me","88bbc936246e4918bd7b157c092a667efdc724891b4c49f6cb627ea99d275afc","undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-646","undead-mage-from-a-cell-chapter-644",860,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fundead-mage-from-a-cell-cover.jpg"]